Arizona Athletic Trainers' Association

40^th Annual AzATA Winter Symposium

January 28-29, 2017

Black Canyon Conference Center

9440 N 25th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

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Symposium Schedule & Topics

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Saturday, January 28th - 6.0 Category A CEUs + 1.0 EBP Category CEU

Registration opens at 7:15am

8:15 - 9:15

9:15 - 10:15

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:30

11:30 - 12:30

12:30 - 2:00

2:00 - 3:00

3:00 - 4:00

4:15 - 5:15

"Working with a Team Physician; Best Practices, and 'Not so best' Practices"
~John Kearney, MD

"Partnering with Schools and the Athletic Trainer"
~Anna Battle

Round Table Discussion
~John Kearney, MD, Dr. Battle, Dr. Cardenas, Dr. Erickson

"SMAC UPDATE"
~Javier Cardenas, MD

"The PPE: More than Just Checking a Box"
~Steven Erickson, MD

Lunch

Spinal Motion Restriction: Modernizing Our Management of Injured Patients
~Franco Castro-Marin, MD, FACEP

"A simple approach to evaluating and treating low back pain in athletes"
~Jim Schilling, PhD, AT, ATC, CSCS

"Blood Flow Restriction Therapy" (1.0 EBP Category CEU)
~Ben Weatherford, PT, DPT

Sunday, January 29th - 4.0 Category A CEUs + 1.0 EBP Category CEU

Registration opens at 7:00am

8:00 - 9:00

9:00 - 9:15

9:15 - 9:45

10:00 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:30

12:30 - 1:30

1:45 - 3:15

"Sports Nutrition"
~Randon T. Hall, MD, MBA, FAAP

Break

"Criterion Based Evidence for Return to Play after ACL injury"
~Perry Edinger

"Improving Care By Using Mouth Guards Sensors to Measure Forces During Hitting in High School Football" (1.0 EBP CEU)
~Scot Raab, PhD, AT, ATC

Annual Awards Luncheon and Members Meeting

AzATA Governmental Affairs Update: Current Legislative Issues and Concerns
~Laurie White, MS, AT
~Susie Cannata, JD
~Rick Ball, Esq

“What are you worth as an AT”, Best Practices for an Community Athletic Training"
~John M. Valencia, AT, ATC, CSCS, ITAT
~George Goodridge, MS, AT, ATC
~Scott Linaker, MS, AT, ATC

Symposium Objectives:

The purpose of the symposium is to educate participants will be able to:

Discuss the evolving standards of care and expectations for the "ATC/Team Physician" relationship.
Describe how athletic trainers, team physicians, school administrators, district administrators, and the AIA can work together to balance various interests of liability and student athlete health and safety.
Utilize updated algorithms, based on scientific principles of spinal column and cord injury, as the evidence to support selective spinal motion restriction by prehospital providers.
Describe a systematic approach to the evaluation process of low back pain in athletes which leads to a more effective treatment protocol.
Discuss a nutrition regimen for the average adolescent or young adult athlete when preparing for a competition, consumption during competition and recovery in regards to maximizing performance.
Evaluate the pros and cons of using sensor-laden mouth guards in football players to improve athletic health care with head injuries.
Discuss the current recommendations for cardiovascular screening based on the scientific literature, red flags on the PPE form, and the pros and cons of performing mass participation physical.
Describe best practices for return to play decisions following ACL injury.
Evaluate the evidence presented supporting the use of Blood flow restriction therapy as an effective means to maintaining quadriceps strength and mass in individuals recovering post-operative and acute knee injuries.
Describe best practices for the provision of athletic training services in a community outreach model; including compensation, liability, and operating procedures.

The AzATA is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. A total of 10.0 Category A CEUs and 2.0 EBP Cateogry CEUs will be provided for those attending the entire duration of the meeting. According to the education levels described by the PDC Committee of the NATA, the following continuing education course is considered to be Essential Level.

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Registration Categories and Rates

Registration Category	Early Registration Open - Nov. 13	Regular Registration Nov. 14 - Jan. 15	Late Registration Jan. 16 - Meeting
AzATA Member
Saturday Only	$60.00	$70.00	$85.00
Sunday Only	$65.00	$80.00	$95.00
Saturday & Sunday	$105.00	$125.00	$150.00

Non-Member
Saturday Only	$100.00	$120.00	$140.00
Sunday Only	$105.00	$125.00	$150.00
Saturday & Sunday	$185.00	$220.00	$265.00

Associate Member
Saturday Only	$55.00	$65.00	$75.00
Sunday Only	$60.00	$70.00	$75.00
Saturday & Sunday	$115.00	$135.00	$165.00

Undergraduate/Graduate Student
Saturday Only	$35.00	$40.00	$50.00
Sunday Only	$40.00	$50.00	$60.00
Saturday & Sunday	$55.00	$65.00	$75.00

Retired Member	$20.00	$20.00	$45.00

High School Student	$35.00	$35.00	$35.00

Information on how to mail in your payment will be included in your registration confirmation email.
If you wish to pay by PO, please register online and provide the invoice to you to your school for payment.
Any questions regarding registration/payment should be directed to Natasha Anderson (treasurer@azata.net)
A 100% refund will be given with a written request to Natasha Anderson (treasurer@azata.net) before January 15, 2017, after this date, no refunds will be given.
Membership will be verified online using the latest NATA/AzATA records. Individuals whose membership lapses prior to the start of the Winter Symposium will receive an invoice at the time of check-in in the amount of the difference between member and non-member registration for the category and day/days for which he/she registered.
A fee of $10.00 will be assessed for any returned check.
Recommended meeting attire is professional dress.
If you have a special need, please notify the Meeting and Events Chair at least 30 days prior to the meeting so that appropriate accommodations can be made. (events@azata.net)

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HOSA Regional Sports Medicine Conference

Saturday January 28th

This year the high school student aid session is being conducted in partnership with HOSA. HOSA members are eligible to participate in the sports medicine competition.

Schedule

8:00 Registration and Exhibits Open

8:30-8:45 Welcome / Meeting Overview Leah Oliver ATC, Jane Shovlin HOSA

8:45-9:35 Cupping: Lauren Krasner, MS, ATC, CSCS

9:40-10:35 Dynamic Warm-up, Janae Anderson Masters AT Student-NAU

10:40-10:55 Break

10:55-11:55 Emergency management of the cervical spine - New standards, GCU Sports Medicine students

12:00- 1:00 Lunch on your own!

1:05- 2:05 Throwing mechanics in the common injuries of each phase, GCU Sports Medicine Students

2:10-3:10 Principles of hands on applications for athletic training students - Round robin hands on presentations

3:30-4:00 Awards

1:30-4:00 Skills Competition. There will be speakers also during this time.

Students competing in the HOSA Sports Medicine Competition will be given a report time to compete

If you are a HOSA member and wish to participate in the sports medicine competition, you MUST register at the “Events Page” located on the HOSA website (www.azhosa.org) and meet HOSA criteria for competition. The HOSA competition includes an additional fee for competition participation and for an attendance certificate. Registration includes educational programming, and the sports medicine competition.
If you are not a HOSA member or do not wish to participate in the sports medicine competition, you may register directly through the AzATA by using the “Register Now!” links on this page and selecting the High School Student category.
This year we will have speakers from GCU and NAU with some hands on activities.

Social and Casino Night Information

7-10pm at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North
Appetizers and cash bar available
Lots of great prizes to be raffled
All proceeds go towards funding AzATA legislative activities
Tickets:

$25 for AzATA Members and college students
$35 for Non-members
Tickets include $200 in Casino Bucks

Winter Symposium attendees receive an additional $100 in Casino Bucks with their Casino Night Ticket Purchase

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Location and Hotel Information

Black Canyon Conference Center

9440 North 25th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021

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Radisson Metro Center

10220 N Metro Parkway E
Phoenix, AZ 85051

602-997-5900

King, Non-Smoking = $109/night
Queen, Non-Smoking = $109/night
Patio Rooms = $119/night
Bungalow Rooms = $129/night

Must mention the Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association when making the reservation to receive these rates.

2017 Winter Symposium Sponsors